71 Vol. 3 No. 4, December 2017 Ill-Equipped Environment: Pedagogical Implications for Computing and Information Technology Amadin F. I & Obienu, A. C Department of Computer Science University of Benin P.M.B. 1154, Benin City. Nigeria. frankamadin@uniben.edu, obienuac@gmail.com ABSTRACT In the globalised world, technology has become the in-thing as countries and/or organisations devise means of gaining a competitive edge over others. In view of this, education systems in individual countries need to be tailor- made to suit this endeavor. Computing education, on the other hand, is very important to the development of a nation. It helps in the understanding of information technology. Despite the importance of this subject, the delivery of computing education and training was variable in quality. Too much teaching and learning was mediocre and has raised fears that technological development may be a pipe dream for the nation. This paper focuses generally on students of computer science and specifically highlights the problems associated with teaching and learning of Computing, implications of ill-equipped environment as it relates to Computing and Information technology, and recommendations on possible ways of creating an enabling environment to achieve efficient and effective teaching and learning of computing education at various levels of our educational system, to make the ongoing quest a success. Keywords: Information Technology; School Environment, ill-Equipped Environment and Students’ Learning Aims Research Journal Reference Format: Amadin F. I & Obienu, A. C (2017): Ill-Equipped Environment: Pedagogical Implications for Computing and Information Technology. Advances in Multidisciplinary & Scientific Research Journal. Vol. 3. No.4, Pp71-77 1. INTRODUCTION Generally in the whole world, particularly in Nigeria, Education has been accepted as a veritable instrument for national transformation, development and improved productivity. It is an empowerment tool for both individual and national growth. In the medieval period, the French, the Spartans and the Greek utilized education to survive as a nation and produce the ideal citizens, by formulating and implementing policies targeted at the attainment of desired societal goals. Successive government in Nigeria, through relevant ministries and agencies have accorded due recognition to the importance of computer technology in the teaching and learning processes. It is on this premise that the government of Nigeria sought to introduce computing education into the Nigerian school curriculum from primary through to tertiary institutions. Computing education plays a significant role in today’s era. It helps in the understanding of information technology. It is being gradually applied in all aspects of human endeavour. Computing education is being advocated because it is certain that computer literacy will have as much impact on career opportunities in this fast growing information age (Adamu and Bello, 2002). Many have had high expectations for the impact of computing education on societal development. By and large, these expectations have not been realized. It has become evident that several factors such as learning environment has tremendous influence in the quality of teaching students receives and the extent of attention they pay to lesson in school. The paper focuses generally on Students of Computing and specifically highlights the problems associated with teaching and learning of Computing Education, and Pedagogical implications of ill-equipped environment as it relates to Computing and Information Technology. 1.1 Concept of Computing Education The definition of the concept of computing education has evolved over time. This is evident in the different definitions offered by various authors and researchers in trying to make clear the meaning of computing education. Computing education which includes computer science and information technology has become one of the most fast growing and far reaching developments in Nigeria (Okebukola and Ajewole, 1990). The transmission of information and instruction are now bending towards Computer technology.